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The Pyatt-Drake-Runyon Family Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Labeled by Matthew Egerton, New Brunswick, New Jersey circa 1795
Estimate
20,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Height 91 in. by Width 21 1/2 in. by Depth 11 1/4 in.
appears to retain its original finials and retains a dark historic surface.
Provenance
Ephriam Pyatt (1737-1813), Piscatawaytown, New Jersey;
Mercy Stelle Pyatt (1744-1821), Piscatawaytown, New Jersey, wife;
Miriam Pyatt Drake, daughter;
Dr. Lewis Drake, Rahway, New Jersey, son;
Ann Pyatt Runyon, Piscatawaytown, New Jersey, niece to Miriam Drake;
Isaac Stelle Runyon (d.1896), Piscatawaytown, New Jersey, son;
Louise Stelle Runyon, Metuchen, New Jersey, daughter;
Gilbert Irving Runyon, son;
Herbert R. Runyon, son;
to the current consignor
Condition
Primary wood is Cherrywood not mahogany as listed in the description. Secondary wood is white pine. Case key and winding key in parts box as well as a piece of the cap of a plinth and the feather of the pendulum. Base panel cracked along height. Proper right side of fret work buckled and cracked. Overall the fretwork has minor holes and loses.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For detailed information on Matthew Egerton see David A. Sperling, "A Summary of the Egerton Family and Their Furniture: What's Attributable, What's Not", Maine Antique Digest, September, October, November 2009 and also online at www.maineantiquedigest.com.